Aims of the Nursing Program

The aim of the nursing program is to strengthen the role of nurses working in HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs. ASHM achieves this aim by providing relevant resources, education and training tailored to the needs of nurses in conjunction with key stakeholders across the sector.

ASHM also supports nursing organisations within the sector to develop, deliver and evaluate education on blood-borne viruses and STIs and to advocate for the role of nurses in HIV, viral hepatitis and STIs.

ASHM is working to expand the scope of practice for nurses in the sector, by supporting the development of competency standards and guidelines, which assist to define the role of the nurse.

ASHM actively seeks out opportunities to provide nursing input into national committees and policy discussions through the nursing program. Nursing members of ASHM are also consulted around discussions of the Nursing Program's strategic direction and priorities.

ASHM has endorsed the AHA Practice Standards, which aim to encapsulate the philosophy and principles underpinning hepatology nursing and describe the requirements for the advanced practice of the hepatology nurse.